SR0105 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Mildred Bentley, who passed away on December 17, 2018 at the age of 92; and

WHEREAS, Mildred Bentley was born in Louisville, Kentucky on September 9, 1921; in 1968, she moved to Chicago to be near her daughter; in 1980, she moved in with her daughter, son-in-law, and their two children, while working during the week as a live-in companion; and

WHEREAS, Mildred Bentley was a caregiver all of her life; she cared for her mother until her death and was a trusted companion to those with physical problems, proudly saying into her 80s that she "took care of old people"; she considered her job to be a ministry; and

WHEREAS, Mildred Bentley loved to read, especially mysteries and books on living the Christian life; she particularly enjoyed the novels of Beverly Lewis, such as The Amish Country Crossroads series; like the stories of the "Plain People", she exuded trusted peace or a peaceful trust as a "simply extraordinary woman"; and

WHEREAS, Mildred Bentley enjoyed the pastime of needlework, including knitting and crocheting; she made sweaters with intricate designs, affixing personalized tags that read "Made Especially for You by Mildred Bentley"; and

WHEREAS, Mildred Bentley was the mother of Sheryl (Dean) Oder; the grandmother of Elizabeth and Michael Oder; and the sister of the late Edmund (Mary Ann) Robinson; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Mildred Bentley and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Mildred Bentley as an expression of our deepest sympathy.